$108,640
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$61,600
ENTRY LEVEL
$101,570
MID LEVEL
$164,030
EXPERT LEVEL
$52.23
AVERAGE HOURLY
$29.61
ENTRY LEVEL
$48.83
MID LEVEL
$78.86
EXPERT LEVEL
Information Security Analysts
About this Career Path
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
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Information Security Analysts
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Job Titles
Information Security Analysts
JOB TITLE
Help Desk Technician
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Systems/Network Administrator
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Information Security Manager/Chief Information Security Officer
Skill Level
Advanced
Supporting Programs
Information Security Analysts
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ 86301
Certification
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ 86301
Certification
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ 86301
Degree Program
Top Expected Tasks
Information Security Analysts
01
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
02
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
03
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
04
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
05
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
06
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
07
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
08
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
09
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
10
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Information Security Analysts
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KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
K
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
K
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
K
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
S
SKILL
Speaking
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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